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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.84, 446.91 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.84, 446.91 and 192.98 is: 266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.84 : 446.91 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.84/446.91 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.84x = 446.91 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.84x = 86,244.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,244.69/323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.32

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